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by texas tech." several minutes into the interview, we watched the stowe- morales relationship dissolve. morales walked out, then came back to disavow stowe. >> morales: scott, scott. yeah, you know, i think that just in the sense of... of using, you know, his... you know, using him to try to bring me down, i think that that is inappropriate. >> pelley: well, sit down and talk to me about it. legal experts tell us that both stowe and morales have broken u.s. law, committed fraud, by making a false claim. it doesn't matter that the procedure is done in another country. we wondered why the f.d.a. is not acting against the many stem cell con artists whose web sites are up for anyone to see. but the f.d.a. commissioner margaret hamburg declined to talk with us on camera about any aspect of stem cell quackery. many experts believe that the f.d.a. is outmatched. >> larry goldstein: patients need to beware. >> pelley: larry goldstein, a prominent stem cell biologist, and researcher doug sipp, are with the i
by texas tech." several minutes into the interview, we watched the stowe- morales relationship dissolve. morales walked out, then came back to disavow stowe. >> morales: scott, scott. yeah, you know, i think that just in the sense of... of using, you know, his... you know, using him to try to bring me down, i think that that is inappropriate. >> pelley: well, sit down and talk to me about it. legal experts tell us that both stowe and morales have broken u.s. law, committed...
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kelso a junior at texas. count those 1-1 to him. 5'10" a spark plug shortstop. >> i think he is going to get a chance at the next level there. are a lot of scouts around the area that loves his attitude. >> matt: loves the skill set. here's at 2-1 pitch to kelso. pops it out of play. he is number one in conference usa with four triples. one of the reason the cougars lead the conference with triples. they lead the conference in triples but ninth and dead less in double and eighth next to last in home runs. >> must have been playing a lot of ballparks with the big alleys. nobody is tricking anybody into thinking they have a lot of power on this team. they are fast. >> matt: 3-2 pitch fouled out of play. trying to manufacture some things. some wasn'tings. moving the runners. getting the defenderrings to move around. 3-2 to kelso. fouled back. stays alive. scouting report 85 pretty much all the time. sits at 85. they can run it up there close to 88. pretty good slider and a pretty good change up. kelso making him
kelso a junior at texas. count those 1-1 to him. 5'10" a spark plug shortstop. >> i think he is going to get a chance at the next level there. are a lot of scouts around the area that loves his attitude. >> matt: loves the skill set. here's at 2-1 pitch to kelso. pops it out of play. he is number one in conference usa with four triples. one of the reason the cougars lead the conference with triples. they lead the conference in triples but ninth and dead less in double and...
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relatively calm in texas, around amarillo and texas, strong storms later on this afternoon. looking good in the northern plains. the rockies look pretty nice. the southeast wet weather early today but you should clear out this afternoon. >>> if you're watching us on kark tv 4 little rock ark, leave your bags at home when you travel around the globe at the passport to the world exhibit at the arkansas museum of discovery. and that's your "early today" event of the day, lynn. >>> all right, bill. thanks so much. >>> well, now here's an early look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. a lot of actors would actually want to be on the other side of the cameras directing and eventually jennifer aniston is one of them. inspired by drew barrymore's recent debut as a director, aniston has her own in the works, telling the "national enquirer", quote, it's getting to a time where creatively i want to turn in a different direction. >>> and kate gosselin who got booted off dancing of the stars last night took the kids to disneyland last weekend and were loudly booed by people who
relatively calm in texas, around amarillo and texas, strong storms later on this afternoon. looking good in the northern plains. the rockies look pretty nice. the southeast wet weather early today but you should clear out this afternoon. >>> if you're watching us on kark tv 4 little rock ark, leave your bags at home when you travel around the globe at the passport to the world exhibit at the arkansas museum of discovery. and that's your "early today" event of the day, lynn....
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conyors, and the gentleman from texas, mr. -- mr. conyers, and the gentleman from texas, mr. smith, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from michigan. mr. conyers: thank you, madam speaker. i yield moifs myself. -- i yield myself such time as i may consume and ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. mr. conyers: madam speaker, this resolution was brought to the judiciary committee's attention by our friend, solomon ortiz of texas, which recognizes the leadership and historical contributions of dr. hector garcia to the hispanic community and the nation in his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination. now, dr. garcia was born in mexico, and his family settled in more sayies -- mercedes, texas. and this concurrent resolution recognizes the leadership and historical contributions of this great american. and it's singularly important to me that he graduated f
conyors, and the gentleman from texas, mr. -- mr. conyers, and the gentleman from texas, mr. smith, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from michigan. mr. conyers: thank you, madam speaker. i yield moifs myself. -- i yield myself such time as i may consume and ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is...
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in fact, the first event held in texas stadium. and, of course there's been a lot of music concerts as well. if you think back may 29th allan jackson, george strait, jimmy buffett put on a concert that was later turned into a cd. >> you can remember it that way. i think the explosions are beginning to bring this thing down. as we watch this happen, what's going to replace this space? >> well, that's to be determined at this point because what the city of irving want to do, they want to develop it into a multiuse complex there. so it's pretty much undecided what's going to happen. the state department of transportation is going to lease the site for about $15 million a year and it will occupy it as a construction location for up to ten years. the city has the right to relocate the staging area for a redevelopment opportunity. >> you have to wonder what the guys who hold the records that they made, with just 20 seconds left here, tony dorsett, t.o., terrell owens, troy aikman, these guys must be looking at this very emotionally. >> a
in fact, the first event held in texas stadium. and, of course there's been a lot of music concerts as well. if you think back may 29th allan jackson, george strait, jimmy buffett put on a concert that was later turned into a cd. >> you can remember it that way. i think the explosions are beginning to bring this thing down. as we watch this happen, what's going to replace this space? >> well, that's to be determined at this point because what the city of irving want to do, they want...
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the texas law. it's h.r. 1468, the medical justice act. i offered this in the form of an amendment when we marked up our health care bill in the house energy and commerce committee last summer. it was rejected first on a tent -- technicality and then along a party-line vote. if we are going to ask our doctors to be our partners in this brave new world of health care we have constructed, the very least we can do is to give them some stability in their practice and that stability would be in the form of some relief from the problems they face with medical liability. another problem that's faced by our nation's doctors and is one of the reasons why we are very likely to face a significant doctor shortage, and again in spite of the fact that we passed a health insurance bill, if we do not have doctors to see those patients, then it's not going to do much good that we pass that bill. you know, a sweeping health care reform bill kind of would have been the ideal time to talk about things like physician wo
the texas law. it's h.r. 1468, the medical justice act. i offered this in the form of an amendment when we marked up our health care bill in the house energy and commerce committee last summer. it was rejected first on a tent -- technicality and then along a party-line vote. if we are going to ask our doctors to be our partners in this brave new world of health care we have constructed, the very least we can do is to give them some stability in their practice and that stability would be in the...
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houston also served the texas republic as a member of the texas congress from 1838 to 1840 and upon texas' admission as a state into the union served as a united states senator from the 31st through the 34th congress. mr. houston would also serve as governor of the state of texas from 1859 to 1861, making him the only person in the united states to have ever served as governor of two different states. notably, mr. houston's tenure as a texas governor ended with his refusal to take an oath of loyalty to the confederacy. following texas' success to the union, an act that mr. houston deemed illegal. mr. houston died on july 26, 1863 at the age of 70. fittingly his last words was spoken to his wife, margaret, were reportedly, texas, texas, margaret. mr. speaker, let us honor the lasting contributions of sam houston to the state of texas and our national history through the passage of this resolution, house resolution 1103. i urge my colleagues to join mr. mccaul of texas in supporting h.r. 1103, and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from massachusetts re
houston also served the texas republic as a member of the texas congress from 1838 to 1840 and upon texas' admission as a state into the union served as a united states senator from the 31st through the 34th congress. mr. houston would also serve as governor of the state of texas from 1859 to 1861, making him the only person in the united states to have ever served as governor of two different states. notably, mr. houston's tenure as a texas governor ended with his refusal to take an oath of...
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to those living in texas. there were 187 volunteers of all races from all the states in the union and many foreign countries assembled at a beat up church in texas called the alamo. 187 volunteers stood in defines of santa anaa's army. several enemy soldiers came in and after 13 days of fighting that battle, those battles, jad alamo fell. sam houston built an army to fight back. the commander of the alamo, 26-year-old individual from south carolina that victory will cost the enemy more dearly than defeat. and he was right because of the massive losses of the forces at the alamo. he had to regroup and started chasing sam houston. houston was moving east and headed towards the sabine area, which is next to the united states and we call that louisiana. he had yet to fight a battle. the armies had been successful and defeated the texas armies in almost every battle. and sam houston had yet to fight, but find himself on april 21, 1836, between the buffalo and the river. there he stood to fight. most battles are fou
to those living in texas. there were 187 volunteers of all races from all the states in the union and many foreign countries assembled at a beat up church in texas called the alamo. 187 volunteers stood in defines of santa anaa's army. several enemy soldiers came in and after 13 days of fighting that battle, those battles, jad alamo fell. sam houston built an army to fight back. the commander of the alamo, 26-year-old individual from south carolina that victory will cost the enemy more dearly...
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texas trading somewhere around 12. texas looks like the name, the best in breed to own. >> embedded processing and all the rest of it. how about the smart grid? that's an area they continue to push harder. that's an area where we know money will go into that whole field. how much money? i mean, that's something i'd love to hear if jimmy goldman hears that on the call. when are they going to project that? because this is all based upon what's already feeding this animal. how about the smart grid? >> and we will check in with jim goldman a little later in the show. he's monitoring the conference call which got under way about 45 minutes ago. meantime was merger monday today. let's go someto some of these deals. very interesting reaction on the stocks here. charles river and wushi tim that's one you were watching because this is a way for them to get into china very quickly. >> this is potentially the largest takeover of a chinese company by a foreign national. will china let it happen at a time when -- >> do we know that
texas trading somewhere around 12. texas looks like the name, the best in breed to own. >> embedded processing and all the rest of it. how about the smart grid? that's an area they continue to push harder. that's an area where we know money will go into that whole field. how much money? i mean, that's something i'd love to hear if jimmy goldman hears that on the call. when are they going to project that? because this is all based upon what's already feeding this animal. how about the...
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speaker, the gentlelady from texas, ms. johnson, added an important provision with regard to retention and recruitment of the kind of professionals reneed in the v.a. i yield her one minute and thank her for her efforts. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. johnson: thank you very much, and let me thank the chair and the ranking member for this bill, and i rise in strong support of the bill, the caregivers and veterans omnibus health services act. it was our duty to ensure that our veterans who so courageously serve our country receive the medical support they deserve. i dedicated my professional career as a nurse was spent with the veterans system. and -- they had four suicides from the psychiatric unit. one of the problems that they had was noncompetitiveness with nurse's salaries, so i introduced a bill to attempt to correct that, and this bill has been incorporated. i'm pleased that it is. it's also the senate companion bill. it increases the pay limitations for v.a. nurses from leve
speaker, the gentlelady from texas, ms. johnson, added an important provision with regard to retention and recruitment of the kind of professionals reneed in the v.a. i yield her one minute and thank her for her efforts. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. johnson: thank you very much, and let me thank the chair and the ranking member for this bill, and i rise in strong support of the bill, the caregivers and veterans omnibus health services act. it was our...
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normal in texas. precip titian below normal for new england. other than that most of the country appears normal. >>> when u.s. farm report returns virginia farmers react for growing demand for a different kind of meat. spirit of the heart land is next. goat cheese and goat cheese and f@ goat cheese and goat milk have been popular items for years...and now, thanks to >>> goat cheese and goat milk have been popular for years and now demand for goat meat is on the rise. in this report from the virginia farm bureau sherry shows us how this new demand offers new opportunity. >> reporter: goats have been raised for years in virginia for their dairy product. >> probably the fastest growing. i don't know that i can put a number on it. i know that part time here at the farm this year we have probably sold about 250. >> reporter: glen martin has been in the livestock business for years raising cattle to pigs but he turned a small dairy goat business into a successful meat goat business and he isn't alone. much
normal in texas. precip titian below normal for new england. other than that most of the country appears normal. >>> when u.s. farm report returns virginia farmers react for growing demand for a different kind of meat. spirit of the heart land is next. goat cheese and goat cheese and f@ goat cheese and goat milk have been popular items for years...and now, thanks to >>> goat cheese and goat milk have been popular for years and now demand for goat meat is on the rise. in this...
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not to mention the university of texas. not to mention texas state, sam houston state. >> steve: there are a lot of -- tcu. there are a lot of colleges in this state. >> matt: 0-2 to rendon. just missed. 1-2. these two teams meeting for total 29. sixth best total in the conference. >> steve: he does a great job right here. he look for a pitch to be elevated a little bit. only thing you want to stay out of in that situation is a ground ball up the middle with you = turn a double play. >> matt: going to first. taking back ratterree. he was not going anywhere on that sack fly. rice leads the all time series 83-69. they have not won the series -- the only time they have won in the 12 years of this silver glove trophy series which began to be awarded to the winner of the season series. last year rice won fife five of the six indianaings. ground ball hit to kelso. the inning does come to a close. not before the rice owls punch in two more runs. we completed four. >> matt: top of the fifth inning here in houston texas. the owls le
not to mention the university of texas. not to mention texas state, sam houston state. >> steve: there are a lot of -- tcu. there are a lot of colleges in this state. >> matt: 0-2 to rendon. just missed. 1-2. these two teams meeting for total 29. sixth best total in the conference. >> steve: he does a great job right here. he look for a pitch to be elevated a little bit. only thing you want to stay out of in that situation is a ground ball up the middle with you = turn a...
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>> matt: lovely night for baseball here until houston, texas. packed with everything you need for college baseball season. from post game wrapups and interviews to schedules and scores. to rankings and all that kind of good enough stuff. you can see it all at csssports.com. rice owls in command as we reach the half way point of this ball game. series opener. three game series pushed up a day because of the easter holiday. so they won't play on sunday. as they would do in a weekend series. four runs and seven hits. rathjen at the plate. 2-2 with a single in the second. scored and an rbi single in the third. >> steve: hammack came in and did a nice job the last inning. only giving up the one sacrifice fly. throwing strikes this inning. a breath of fresh air. >> matt: ball poke into right field for a single hit. eight hits for the rice owls. >> steve: fast ball on the inside corner. shot it to right field. the secret of hitting. keeping that barrel behind your hands. staying inside of it. and inside pi throws him >> matt: top of the sixth inning. i
>> matt: lovely night for baseball here until houston, texas. packed with everything you need for college baseball season. from post game wrapups and interviews to schedules and scores. to rankings and all that kind of good enough stuff. you can see it all at csssports.com. rice owls in command as we reach the half way point of this ball game. series opener. three game series pushed up a day because of the easter holiday. so they won't play on sunday. as they would do in a weekend series....
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the gentleman from texas is recognize. mr. poe: i reserve the balance of my time the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. conyers: i'm pleased now to recognize the majority leader of the house, the great steny hoyer for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized for one minute. mr. hoyer: i thank the chairman for yielding. i want to thank chairman conyers for his extraordinary leadership on behalf of the rights of all peoples. his role in the civil rights movement has been extraordinary and continues to this date. i rise on behalf of this resolution and in memory of an extraordinary woman. i had the privilege of knowing dorothy height for some four decades. that does not mean i saw her regularly during those four decades, but i saw her frequently during those four decades. and she always exuded the positive, constructive approach she took to solving problems, bringing people together. the historian taylor branch rightly called dr. heights brothers and sisters i
the gentleman from texas is recognize. mr. poe: i reserve the balance of my time the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. conyers: i'm pleased now to recognize the majority leader of the house, the great steny hoyer for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized for one minute. mr. hoyer: i thank the chairman for yielding. i want to thank chairman conyers for his extraordinary leadership on behalf of the rights of all peoples....
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. >> larry: the only performance equal to this is the first race they ran together in texas at the fall and they had to pit for fuel late in the race. >> mike: harvick back the 12th. ambrose is back to 14th. two drivers that are moving up is allmendinger to 11th. dale earnhardt jr. up to 13th. owe otherwise, not much move in the the top ten with 23 laps to go. there is the gap. 1.7 seconds. gordon 3.7 off the lead. montoya five seconds back. logano, martin, edwards in the top ten. >> larry: pole-sitter, allmendinger outside the top ten in the 43 car right now in 11th. >> darrell: he has been passing a lot of cars to get there. and like i said, he has done a nice job. if he can get a top ten, sit on the pole and gate top ten. >> mike: great night. >> darrell: that is a big boost going to texas next week. >> mike: how do you think the rear spoiler fared through the two races? short track and martinsville and now on the one mile at snooen phoenix? >> darrell: i know how hard nascar worked to match numbers, wing to spoiler and the teams were aware of the numbers and got the balance like it
. >> larry: the only performance equal to this is the first race they ran together in texas at the fall and they had to pit for fuel late in the race. >> mike: harvick back the 12th. ambrose is back to 14th. two drivers that are moving up is allmendinger to 11th. dale earnhardt jr. up to 13th. owe otherwise, not much move in the the top ten with 23 laps to go. there is the gap. 1.7 seconds. gordon 3.7 off the lead. montoya five seconds back. logano, martin, edwards in the top ten....
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in texas in 1950 they found the texas legislature appropriated $3 million to build a law school for black students because the attorney general of texas said what they did desegregation in is graduate schools they're coming for elementary schools. thurgood marshall went to the university of texas and said this is no secret, this is what i've been trying to do all this time. there was a huge rally an integrated rally and when marshall finished speaking everyone was clapping and excited and a white student leader, up and took the microphone and thing to mr. marshall for coming and said i have a big announcement to make, today we signed the papers and his official we now have an naacp chapter and all white university of texas and the whole place went crazy and no one heard what he said after that. it was no secret that they were going to attack segregation. the justice slowly and took time and by the time they got to 1950 the had the president because what we have now we have it in adult sitting in a classroom, how can a state -- a state is not allowed to sit and adults in the classroom bene
in texas in 1950 they found the texas legislature appropriated $3 million to build a law school for black students because the attorney general of texas said what they did desegregation in is graduate schools they're coming for elementary schools. thurgood marshall went to the university of texas and said this is no secret, this is what i've been trying to do all this time. there was a huge rally an integrated rally and when marshall finished speaking everyone was clapping and excited and a...
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. >> matt: a sophomore out of texas. east junior college. his numbers his fifth appearance on this season. he has not been used that much. shiflett no record. 1.17 e.r.a.. five hits allowed. three walks. three strikeouts. hitting .192 against him. third pitcher used by the cougars tonight. >> steve: has diego going to the expects this from a guy you are looking for a specialist is awesome. >> matt: >> matt: s looks like he got a piece of his jersey. going to have a pinch runner for him right here. >> steve: he doesn't run well. >> matt: exactly the point. he does not run well. the tenth runner will be much anymore. usually the definition of a -- the pitcher has to show distance and direction on that kick off throw. >> matt: houston has six walks three overteem by foodnight. count is 0-1 to jimmy comerota. he has stepped in for hague tonight. hague the all time shortstop for the ice owls team tonight. on the bench tonight as wayne graham has gotten to that point to see what can we do to get rick hague out of his funk. we talked about it earli
. >> matt: a sophomore out of texas. east junior college. his numbers his fifth appearance on this season. he has not been used that much. shiflett no record. 1.17 e.r.a.. five hits allowed. three walks. three strikeouts. hitting .192 against him. third pitcher used by the cougars tonight. >> steve: has diego going to the expects this from a guy you are looking for a specialist is awesome. >> matt: >> matt: s looks like he got a piece of his jersey. going to have a pinch...
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johnson from texas. a lot of times when i go back home and people say, well, congress doesn't work well, congress does this and congress does that or they're always fighting and bickering. it's good to be a part of a committee, the largest committee in congress, i might add, the transportation and infrastructure, which has six subcommittees and a very important one here, water resources. water resources control all of the major water projects in the country, dams, levees. and in this case we are the stewards for the nation and really for what the good lord gave us is our estuaries. and most people don't know much about estuaries. we do have that responsibility to make certain that they're preserved, that they're protected and that we do the best with the money that's given to us on behalf of the taxpayers to protect that part of nature and our ecological system that is again so vital. i do want to thank mr. boozman and the chair of the full committee and subcommittee for their work. we're here together t
johnson from texas. a lot of times when i go back home and people say, well, congress doesn't work well, congress does this and congress does that or they're always fighting and bickering. it's good to be a part of a committee, the largest committee in congress, i might add, the transportation and infrastructure, which has six subcommittees and a very important one here, water resources. water resources control all of the major water projects in the country, dams, levees. and in this case we...
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but look for it to occur as well in dallas, texas. i know that a lot of people transfer flights and connect in dallas. we'll look for delays there. no delays right now, but omaha, nebraska, you're also facing stormy weather. in st. louis, we're looking at rain. that could slow you down with low clouds up to an hour. it's also raining this morning in kentucky. in louisville, we have delays anticipated at least 30 minutes. these delays will get more intense throughout the day. if you're catching a morning flight, i highly advise it. it's going to be a rough ride for severe weather. i'll have more at the top of the hour. natasha? >> thank you so much, bonnie. >>> it is one of the most popular video games, but its cover is one that many nfl players do not want to be on. why? rafer wiegel is here to explain. what's going on? >> the madden curse, and it's real. this is this year's cover, 2011. drew brees, the saints quarterback, is on the cover. here is why i tell you this curse is real. troy polamalu got hurt. before that michael vick brok
but look for it to occur as well in dallas, texas. i know that a lot of people transfer flights and connect in dallas. we'll look for delays there. no delays right now, but omaha, nebraska, you're also facing stormy weather. in st. louis, we're looking at rain. that could slow you down with low clouds up to an hour. it's also raining this morning in kentucky. in louisville, we have delays anticipated at least 30 minutes. these delays will get more intense throughout the day. if you're catching...
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anywhere from eastern portions of kansas, down into eastern texas. and then, over, spreading into the lower mst river valley. >> all right. jeannette, thank you. >>> 11 people are still missing in the massive oil rig explosion in the gulf of mexico. the platform went down 50 miles off the louisiana coast. and crude oil leaking from the oil well may cause a major environmental disaster. abc's t.j. winick has the latest. >> reporter: the deep water horizon burned for more than 24 hours, before sinking below the surface of the gulf of mexico thursday. for the family of the rig's 11 missing crew members, hope of their rescue is fading. >> they may have been aboard the rig. and not able to evacuate. >> reporter: calling the chances of survival slim, the coast guard will call off the search before dawn this morning. >> just come home. that's all we want. now. we can't wait another day. >> reporter: 115 workers are known to have survived the blast. jay kersey's son was one of them. >> he'll be here in an hour. i can't wait. >> reporter: authorities are faci
anywhere from eastern portions of kansas, down into eastern texas. and then, over, spreading into the lower mst river valley. >> all right. jeannette, thank you. >>> 11 people are still missing in the massive oil rig explosion in the gulf of mexico. the platform went down 50 miles off the louisiana coast. and crude oil leaking from the oil well may cause a major environmental disaster. abc's t.j. winick has the latest. >> reporter: the deep water horizon burned for more...
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usda says 69% is good to excellent. 71% in kansas, 61% in texas have thaterating. now it is back to john for crop lodge. grower in bond county, illinois says he finished and in our crop watch a grower in illinois said he finished planting his corn on monday. he said the first 300-acres are up and out of the ground. and a grower from washington says spring wheat seeding is about half completed. some of the early seeded winter wheat was too big for herb iicides so the planes will be used. >>> round table guests this week john, our host. illinois farmer. he is a speaker and also a top producer down there. give us an update on what the market done just this last week. >> we had a very volatile week. we came into the week on monday and corn was down 12 to 18- cents. we are down 12 for the week. for the week we are down around 12 for corn. beans vervolatile. the wheat market managed to gain about a nickel for the week. >> didn't the beans closing up for the week surprise you? >> i think it is but if you look at some of the stuff going on in china. >> they bought a lot of
usda says 69% is good to excellent. 71% in kansas, 61% in texas have thaterating. now it is back to john for crop lodge. grower in bond county, illinois says he finished and in our crop watch a grower in illinois said he finished planting his corn on monday. he said the first 300-acres are up and out of the ground. and a grower from washington says spring wheat seeding is about half completed. some of the early seeded winter wheat was too big for herb iicides so the planes will be used....
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he is a contributing editor to "texas monthly" and on the editorial board of the texas observer. i turn it over to you. >> this is a very distinguished panel of media representatives. i think we have at least two- thirds of the journalistic expertise on national-security matters sitting at this table. i am extremely pleased to have all of you here. let me start on my right. we have michael isikoff, probably the one of us who is the closest to a household name to all of you. he is the investigative correspondent for "newsweek." he covers national security matters but he also does a lot of other things such as presidential indiscretions and other, sexier topics. he is an extremely well-regarded correspondent in many fields. to my immediate right is mark mazzetti of "the new york times." he is a pulitzer prize winner. in this context, probably his story about the clandestine cia operations are the ones that are most familiar. march is the national security correspondent in the washington bureau of "the new york times." to my left is ellen nakashima. she is at "the washington post."
he is a contributing editor to "texas monthly" and on the editorial board of the texas observer. i turn it over to you. >> this is a very distinguished panel of media representatives. i think we have at least two- thirds of the journalistic expertise on national-security matters sitting at this table. i am extremely pleased to have all of you here. let me start on my right. we have michael isikoff, probably the one of us who is the closest to a household name to all of you. he...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? >> request permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, this week is victim's rights week. today i honor the life of houston police officer timothy abernathy. for officer abernathy, fighting crime was more than an occupation it was his personal calling. he bravely dedicated his life to keeping the peace on the streets of houston, texas. until he was murder on december 7, 2008, by a cowardly killer. the murder was cruel and it was calculating. after shooting officer abernathy once in the neck, the assassin calmly walked up and put the gun close to the back of the officer's head and fired again. recently a jury in houston convicted the suspects of capital murder. this week the texas jury sentenced the outlaw to death. officer tim mi abernathy served the people of houston for 11 years. he like so many before him put his life between the people and the lawless. we as a nation n
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? >> request permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, this week is victim's rights week. today i honor the life of houston police officer timothy abernathy. for officer abernathy, fighting crime was more than an occupation it was his personal calling. he bravely dedicated his life to keeping the peace on the streets of...
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yesterday was a dangerous day in colorado, kansas, and northern texas. that was day one of what's going be a four-day severe weather outbreak with the same slow-moving storm. 34 reports of tornados yesterday, overall 100 severe weather reports and you see where the worst of it was. today that line of storms has weakened but it's still moving through oklahoma and texas and it's knocking on the door or moving right over the top of oklahoma city and the dallas area. this is where the worst weather is. to the north of it a lot of rain today, illinois, iowa, especially around kansas and st. louis, but the severe storms will be further to the south. you can see there's that line of strong storms approaching interstate 35. dallas/ft. worth and oklahoma city. take your time. that's where the "washington post" of it will be today. heading for oklahoma and watch out for arkansas and louisiana. nice on the east coast. that's a look at the weather. now here's a look at the weather outside your window. well, really the dangerous storms today, moderate risk of severe
yesterday was a dangerous day in colorado, kansas, and northern texas. that was day one of what's going be a four-day severe weather outbreak with the same slow-moving storm. 34 reports of tornados yesterday, overall 100 severe weather reports and you see where the worst of it was. today that line of storms has weakened but it's still moving through oklahoma and texas and it's knocking on the door or moving right over the top of oklahoma city and the dallas area. this is where the worst weather...
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texas stadium, home of the dallas cowboys is a goner, folks. the team moved to a new billion dollar stadium last season. the city of irving which owns this site imploded the stadium to make way for a road construction project. >>> death threats against lawmakers are way up and the bitter debate over health care is being blamed for it. the senate sergeant at arms says members of congress reported 42 incidents since january nearly three times more than the same period last year. at least three people have been arrested for threatening lawmakers. the most notable case came last week when gregory giusti was taken into custody in san francisco. police say that he made dozens of calls to the home of house speaker nancy pelosi, making verbal attacks described as extremely vulgar and crude. >>> well, it was no problem at to lug a 1,700 pound tank into place this morning. the fact that they were floating in space helped a bit. look at this, just floating around. the two astronauts have wrapped opspacewalk after hooking up the tank to the international s
texas stadium, home of the dallas cowboys is a goner, folks. the team moved to a new billion dollar stadium last season. the city of irving which owns this site imploded the stadium to make way for a road construction project. >>> death threats against lawmakers are way up and the bitter debate over health care is being blamed for it. the senate sergeant at arms says members of congress reported 42 incidents since january nearly three times more than the same period last year. at least...
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longview high school in east texas, longview, texas. they drafted malcolm kelly in the second round in 2008 and linebacker robert henson in the sixth round last year. now trent williams. quite a coincidence, three guys from the same high school in three consecutive years. the nice thing here is under the new management they have now addressed a real issue. with vinnie cerrato they went after a big fish or flashy receiver. this is obviously where they need the help. >> it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. >> they have no second round picks. they don't pick till the fourth round unless they make a trip. >> that's next sunday. >> next friday. >>> two words, offensive tackle good it is a phrase we just heard over and over and over again tonight from fans leading up to the big pick. and they got their wish. stacey cohan is live in bethesda now with fan reaction. what are they saying? >> reporter: we're here at black fin in bethesda. everyone was glued to the screen over and over. folks wanted an offensive tackle. they were h
longview high school in east texas, longview, texas. they drafted malcolm kelly in the second round in 2008 and linebacker robert henson in the sixth round last year. now trent williams. quite a coincidence, three guys from the same high school in three consecutive years. the nice thing here is under the new management they have now addressed a real issue. with vinnie cerrato they went after a big fish or flashy receiver. this is obviously where they need the help. >> it will be...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that today following legislative business and any specialereders heretofore entered into, the following -- special orders heretofore entered into, the following members may be allowed to talk. mr. forbes for today, mr. moran for may 6, myself, in poe, for may 6, mr. jones for may 6 and mr. shimkus for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. for what purpose does the gentleman from colorado rise? >> madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that today following legislative business and any special orders heretofore entered into the following members may be permitted to address the house for five minutes, to revise and extends their remarks and include therein extraneous material. ms. woolsey for five minutes, ms. kaptur for five minutes, mr. defazio of oregon for five minutes. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, and and you previous order of the house, the following memb
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that today following legislative business and any specialereders heretofore entered into, the following -- special orders heretofore entered into, the following members may be allowed to talk. mr. forbes for today, mr. moran for may 6, myself, in poe, for may 6, mr. jones for may 6 and mr. shimkus for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. for what purpose does the gentleman from...
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it gets bad down in texas and the texas-mexico border. i recently asked a texas ranger, i said, what's it like after dark on the texas-mexico border? and he made comment, it gets western. that's right, mr. speaker, it gets western. it's like the old west shootouts. you know, week of heard about all the shootings in northern mexico and it's only a matter of time before they shoot their way across the border into the united states. this is serious. this is violent. and it's being perpetrated by the drug cartels against americans both in mexico and the united states. but it's also being perpetrated against mexican nationals that live in mexico. you know, we shouldn't wait until something worse happens before we do something about it. it's important that we protect the dignity of our nation. because it's the first duty of government to protect the people of the united states. we should be sending the national guard down to the border. this has been talked about before, but yet nothing has happened. the texas governor and other state governors
it gets bad down in texas and the texas-mexico border. i recently asked a texas ranger, i said, what's it like after dark on the texas-mexico border? and he made comment, it gets western. that's right, mr. speaker, it gets western. it's like the old west shootouts. you know, week of heard about all the shootings in northern mexico and it's only a matter of time before they shoot their way across the border into the united states. this is serious. this is violent. and it's being perpetrated by...
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there is a huge bite in congress saying the texas go to the rich people. you can plug in your a.g.i. and we can tell you your status as a taxpayer. the top 5% of taxpayers that make a 30% of all income -- they make 30% of the income but pay 55% of the texas. the bottom of all tax payers -- 55% of the taxes. nobody is happy about paying taxes. these tax breaks go to a lot of those people who are not paying as much. host: next. caller: how would a couple that is married file jointly and still split the income tax ? guest: you cannot split the income when you file jointly. you have to look at the way tax rate schedules work. the 10% bracket on a single return is only half as high on a joint return. a husband and wife earning the same amount will be taxed the same rate. that is how the tax system is built. after the 25% bracket, it changes. more married couples get a marriage tax bonus then suffer from a marriage tax penalty. the vast majority of married people, the head by filing joint returns. host: west virginia. caller: i went like to ask you a question fi
there is a huge bite in congress saying the texas go to the rich people. you can plug in your a.g.i. and we can tell you your status as a taxpayer. the top 5% of taxpayers that make a 30% of all income -- they make 30% of the income but pay 55% of the texas. the bottom of all tax payers -- 55% of the taxes. nobody is happy about paying taxes. these tax breaks go to a lot of those people who are not paying as much. host: next. caller: how would a couple that is married file jointly and still...
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the gentleman from texas is recognize. mr. poe: i reserve the balance of my time the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. conyers: i'm pleased now to recognize the majority leader of the house, the great steny hoyer for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized for one minute. mr. hoyer: i thank the chairman for yielding. i want to thank chairman conyers for his extraordinary leadership on behalf of the rights of all peoples. his role in the civil rights movement has been extraordinary and continues to this date. i rise on behalf of this resolution and in memory of an extraordinary woman. i had the privilege of knowing dorothy height for some four decades. that does not mean i saw her regularly during those four decades, but i saw her frequently during those four decades. and she always exuded the positive, constructive approach she took to solving problems, bringing people together. the historian taylor branch rightly called dr. heights brothers and sisters i
the gentleman from texas is recognize. mr. poe: i reserve the balance of my time the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized. mr. conyers: i'm pleased now to recognize the majority leader of the house, the great steny hoyer for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized for one minute. mr. hoyer: i thank the chairman for yielding. i want to thank chairman conyers for his extraordinary leadership on behalf of the rights of all peoples....
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host: let's go to round rock, texas on our line for independents. caller: thank you for the opportunity to speak. a recently moved back to texas after being away for 40 years. i grew up here. i am a black person and i have in my family about five different cultures and i'm very pleased about that. but i do think that much is racially based. i have been pulled over by police more times than ever. i find the best
host: let's go to round rock, texas on our line for independents. caller: thank you for the opportunity to speak. a recently moved back to texas after being away for 40 years. i grew up here. i am a black person and i have in my family about five different cultures and i'm very pleased about that. but i do think that much is racially based. i have been pulled over by police more times than ever. i find the best
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rick perry, the governor of texas, not known as a great speech giver. in front of this crowd it was all like call and response. they were all jacked up. the politicians were to speak to this crowd with the with the anti-government message. >> kid he try the secessionist stuff? >> sort of. he said there's limited government. there's only a few things the government should do and send the rest back to washington and leave texas alone. all that stuff. all that stuff. >> it's not too early to look at who's winning. let's look at the straw vote in the southern republican leadership conference. here is mitt romney in the lead with our strong organization but basically tying ron paul, the guy who is just the little engine that could. sarah palin behind him. it's like watching the masters. isn't it? sarah palin. there's newt gingrich at 18. way back in the pack is mike huckabee. fox news hasn't been that good for him and then pawlenty can't get out of the basement. >> pawlenty can't get out of the basement. huckabee needs a better time slot apparently. like sat
rick perry, the governor of texas, not known as a great speech giver. in front of this crowd it was all like call and response. they were all jacked up. the politicians were to speak to this crowd with the with the anti-government message. >> kid he try the secessionist stuff? >> sort of. he said there's limited government. there's only a few things the government should do and send the rest back to washington and leave texas alone. all that stuff. all that stuff. >> it's not...
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conaway of texas. my amendment builds on the panel's recommendation of getting the most out of the industrial base. defining and assessing the industrial base will be an ongoing challenge for both the department of defense and congress -- congress dating back to the creation of the armed fores themselves. one of the key findings of the panel was the need to cast a wider net in terms of defining the industrial base beyond the traditional players. many of today's technology innovations are being brought forward by small and midsized companies that are more commercial in nature and don't fit the traditional mold of the industrial base. while we must preserve those unique industrial capabilities that have made our armed forces the world's most advanced military force, we also must adjust to the innovative changes within the supply chain to ensure we provide our troops with the tools they need to perform their duties. to accomplish this we need to adjust our industrial policy to reflect the growing importan
conaway of texas. my amendment builds on the panel's recommendation of getting the most out of the industrial base. defining and assessing the industrial base will be an ongoing challenge for both the department of defense and congress -- congress dating back to the creation of the armed fores themselves. one of the key findings of the panel was the need to cast a wider net in terms of defining the industrial base beyond the traditional players. many of today's technology innovations are being...
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later texas governor rick perry. mike pence. rick santorum, jc what thes as we continue from the southern -- --. [ inaudible ] . >>> if the democratic party members have heard from the tea parties, town hall meetings from the polls, from virginia, from new jersey and now from massachusetts, surely they will understand that there's a message here. and they did it took them about a week. about a week they were sometime immediate and sat in a room in the white house and said we are going to run over the entire country. >> sean: former house speaker newt gingrich speaking yesterday at the southern republican leadership conference. we are live tonight from new orleans. joining me the man who [ inaudible ] [ cheering ] >> sean: mississippi governor haley barbour. governor how are you? >> i'm great sean. >> sean: 1969 you had your first. >> first conference was held in new orleans in 1969. today the largest crowd by far we've ever had. i don't have to explain the enthusiasm to you. sean no. let me start with newt gingrich said. he's be
later texas governor rick perry. mike pence. rick santorum, jc what thes as we continue from the southern -- --. [ inaudible ] . >>> if the democratic party members have heard from the tea parties, town hall meetings from the polls, from virginia, from new jersey and now from massachusetts, surely they will understand that there's a message here. and they did it took them about a week. about a week they were sometime immediate and sat in a room in the white house and said we are going...
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>> yeah, well, yeah, texas and -- >> jimmy: well, texas is kind of not the south -- >> i mean, south from here. >> jimmy: luke is from texas. can do you it? luke will evaluate it. >> jimmy: he's doing one. >> that reminds me of a time when a guy said, can you do it without the accent, and that was -- >> no, i wouldn't be able to -- if i did that i would be just -- southern fried chicken, start of -- >> chicken fried steak. >> jimmy: yeah. >> i'm not going to try it, though, it would be embarrassing. >> we'll do it after. >> jimmy: we'll get together. maybe you can translate when we talk to p.i.l. a little bit later. that would be -- >> yeah, definitely do that. >> jimmy: now, you -- one of your co-stars is christopher, who was "mclovin" in "super bad." that was a big thing for him. is it a big thing in england? do people know him there? >> yeah, when we were filming, we shot half in london and we go out and night and stuff and, you know, i mean, for me, you know, without the glasses on, you know, he's got a cap on or something -- >> jimmy: can you tell us this story in an american ac
>> yeah, well, yeah, texas and -- >> jimmy: well, texas is kind of not the south -- >> i mean, south from here. >> jimmy: luke is from texas. can do you it? luke will evaluate it. >> jimmy: he's doing one. >> that reminds me of a time when a guy said, can you do it without the accent, and that was -- >> no, i wouldn't be able to -- if i did that i would be just -- southern fried chicken, start of -- >> chicken fried steak. >> jimmy: yeah....
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senator from texas. mrs. hutchison: madam president, i ask unanimous consent to lift the quorum call. the presiding officer: without objection. mrs. hutchison: madam president, later today, president obama will travel to the kennedy space center in florida. he will visit with employees and officials there and deliver a speech on his vision for nasa. we have begun to learn the details about some of what the president may be announcing, with you -- but so far, nothing has been suggested that alleviates the concerns that i expressed on the floor earlier this week. in fact, i am growing more concerned. i have serious questions about the administration's proposed vision. for example, the president is proposing to rely on a commercial space launch industry that is still in its infancy. once the space shuttle is retired, a commercial vehicle would be the only american human space flight capability for the foreseeable future. further, we are about to complete the international space station and begin the period of
senator from texas. mrs. hutchison: madam president, i ask unanimous consent to lift the quorum call. the presiding officer: without objection. mrs. hutchison: madam president, later today, president obama will travel to the kennedy space center in florida. he will visit with employees and officials there and deliver a speech on his vision for nasa. we have begun to learn the details about some of what the president may be announcing, with you -- but so far, nothing has been suggested that...
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creativity helps you with that. >> how are the parts all live in austin, texas? >> well, we have concerts' every night on six streets. we also have a classical music community as well. there are concerts every weekend. we have a lot of art studios and a lot of art then use and a few dance studios here and there. there is a lot of art going on here, in austin, texas. >> what did you learn from the people that you interviewed? >> i learned that everybody has their own opinions about art and what place it has in society. one person said it is more of the retreat, or another said it is needed because we have a visual vocabulary of recognition and what colors make people happy and sad and make people feel certain things. i was also told something very intriguing. everyone should take an acting class. if everyone took an acting class, there would be world peace. acting is all about putting yourself in the shoes of another person. she was going on and on about the importance of the art of acting. it was very fascinating to learn all of these things. >> in terms of the r
creativity helps you with that. >> how are the parts all live in austin, texas? >> well, we have concerts' every night on six streets. we also have a classical music community as well. there are concerts every weekend. we have a lot of art studios and a lot of art then use and a few dance studios here and there. there is a lot of art going on here, in austin, texas. >> what did you learn from the people that you interviewed? >> i learned that everybody has their own...
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before we take a look at our quiet radar, let me take you to clarendon, texas. this is north texas. got some video of tornadoes here to show you where a series of tornadoes touched down yesterday afternoon. there were several -- captured on video. there are the texas and oklahoma border. now there were at least three of them confirmed, three confirmed reports, but there were no injuries which really is amazing. even when you look at the fact there are three reports out at eastern colorado, western kansas, down through areas of northern texas, that's just a testament to how well the warning system works, whether it is for severe thunderstorm warnings or tornado warnings. here is a look at the warmth through the nation's midsection and 70s and 80s. and what we seen is the juice for the storms so far this spring. that's the moisture. the dew point temperatures. they are high now. 63, st. louis. look at new orleans at 70 degrees. it is humid through this area. and again, just one reason why it is quite stormy, too with the dry air to the north and strong weather system that's making its
before we take a look at our quiet radar, let me take you to clarendon, texas. this is north texas. got some video of tornadoes here to show you where a series of tornadoes touched down yesterday afternoon. there were several -- captured on video. there are the texas and oklahoma border. now there were at least three of them confirmed, three confirmed reports, but there were no injuries which really is amazing. even when you look at the fact there are three reports out at eastern colorado,...
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. >>> dramatic video of tornadoes through west texas. take a look at this, storm chasers spotted this mass of a final quashing the roads that got into texas, and another one touchdown in texas thursday afternoon. no injuries were reported the area could get more severe weather this afternoon. >> it is that season. may is usually the peak in tornadoes but it dies down into the dog days of summer. anyway, the area has been quiet, a tornado-wise. unsettled are around here for the weekend. not a total washout. will there be some time? yes, a little bit. have the umbrella handy all weekend. right now, 65 in the district. woodbridge is exceptionally warm. damascus curley and 59. here is the sun rise over the district this morning. beautiful sunrise, mostly clear. just a few scattered clouds out there. beginning to develop northwest in the metro area. 67 currently at reagan national did not to the strong stand. -- 67 currently at reagan national. now to be stormed stand. get a wide enough of you and you can see just a few showers associated wit
. >>> dramatic video of tornadoes through west texas. take a look at this, storm chasers spotted this mass of a final quashing the roads that got into texas, and another one touchdown in texas thursday afternoon. no injuries were reported the area could get more severe weather this afternoon. >> it is that season. may is usually the peak in tornadoes but it dies down into the dog days of summer. anyway, the area has been quiet, a tornado-wise. unsettled are around here for the...
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jackson lee of texas for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the requests are granted. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that today following legislative business and any special orders heretofore entered into, the following members may be permitted to address this house, revise and extend their remarks and include therein extraneous material. mr. moran for today and april 22, myself for april 22, mr. poe. mr. jones for april 22, dr. burgess for today, mrs. blackburn for today, mr. posey for april 20, mr. rohrabacher for today, mr. garrett for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. for what purpose does the gentleman from colorado rise? >> madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that today following legislative business and any special orders heretofore entered into, the following members may be permitted to address the house for five minutes, revise and extends their remarks and include therein extraneous material. mr. altm
jackson lee of texas for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the requests are granted. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that today following legislative business and any special orders heretofore entered into, the following members may be permitted to address this house, revise and extend their remarks and include therein extraneous material. mr. moran for today and april 22, myself for april 22, mr. poe. mr....
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state of texas. [applause] my goodness, did they come. the evacuator by plane, by car, by bus. i'm sure that some of them hitchhiked into the state of texas. what they found there was a state with open arms, a state that by the grace of god, it could have been on us. it could have been the governor of texas calling the governor of louisiana say, can you help us? that is what makes this country great. having men and women like that. all those folks came over and many of them went back to louisiana. it is amazing how many people who came over and saw how things are in the great state of texas. you are fixing to get a state of commerce -- a chamber of commerce speech about how great texas is. to get ready because here it comes. i want to talk about why that is important from the standpoint of having people like bobby in office. an individual who really understands the importance of competition between states, why it is important that on your eastern border, where you have a great governor who is putting
state of texas. [applause] my goodness, did they come. the evacuator by plane, by car, by bus. i'm sure that some of them hitchhiked into the state of texas. what they found there was a state with open arms, a state that by the grace of god, it could have been on us. it could have been the governor of texas calling the governor of louisiana say, can you help us? that is what makes this country great. having men and women like that. all those folks came over and many of them went back to...
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heavy rain in the dakotas, minnesota and withes with and some isolated thunderstorms across texas and south florida. >> miami, new orleans and dallas all hover around 80 degrees today. 60s for new york and baltimore. it's going to be warmer than normal in parts of the midwest, hitting the 70s in omaha, kansas city. wet and in the 50s from seattle to sacramento. >>> ahead on "america this morning," international outrage after an american mother sends her adopted son back to russia alone. now, it could prevent other americans from adoption. >>> and a frantic rescue as rising floodwaters carry a woman away. [ female announcer ] any hair can shine in the spotlight, but aveeno hair shines in real life. introducing a whole new kind of shine from aveeno nourish plus. when hair is damaged, the cuticle doesn't reflect light well. with active naturals wheat protein, these formulas target and smooth damage so light reflects more visibly. [ female announcer ] a study showed 75% more shine after just one use. real shine, for real life. yours. [ female announcer ] visit aveeno.com for a free sample
heavy rain in the dakotas, minnesota and withes with and some isolated thunderstorms across texas and south florida. >> miami, new orleans and dallas all hover around 80 degrees today. 60s for new york and baltimore. it's going to be warmer than normal in parts of the midwest, hitting the 70s in omaha, kansas city. wet and in the 50s from seattle to sacramento. >>> ahead on "america this morning," international outrage after an american mother sends her adopted son back...
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amarillo, texas 80. we'll touch some of that through the weekend as high pressure will drag amounts bit of that warm ware on our way. we won't be in the 70s tomorrow but we will get there by sunday. tomorrow we're 64 degrees which is perfect. perfectly average for this time of year with sunshine too. up into the lower 70s on sunday. back down to about 70 degrees on monday and then on tuesday down go the temperatures again as some cold air from canada settles in. so it's a brief little warm-up and then temperatures fall back again. next week late in the week, though, looks like we have some warmer temperatures coming back into the forecast. 54 degrees right now here in the city. 55 for quantico. still holding at 60 there. but if you notice martinsburg, they were already at 48 degrees and winds are still blowing pretty good. winds sustained at dulles 22. we're right around 15 here for d.c. once the sun sets though later on this evening, these winds will start dying down just a little bit and by tomorrow we
amarillo, texas 80. we'll touch some of that through the weekend as high pressure will drag amounts bit of that warm ware on our way. we won't be in the 70s tomorrow but we will get there by sunday. tomorrow we're 64 degrees which is perfect. perfectly average for this time of year with sunshine too. up into the lower 70s on sunday. back down to about 70 degrees on monday and then on tuesday down go the temperatures again as some cold air from canada settles in. so it's a brief little warm-up...
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sessions of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 1300, the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair now recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, thank you so very much. mr. chairman, my amendment to improve this act sets the record straight on the importance of competition in federal contracting. my amendment simply clarifies that nothing in this bill restricts the current public-private competition requirements that already exist in title 10 of the united states code. competing contracts help the government to be a smarter shopper. this process simply compares cost and performance currently being used by federal government to alternatives available in the private and nonprofit organizations. whether the benefits are produced by keeping the work within the agency or from contracting out, the best deal for the taxpayer and our national defense should win every single time. the office of management and budget report on competitive sourcing results for fiscal year 2007 showed that competiti
sessions of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 1300, the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair now recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, thank you so very much. mr. chairman, my amendment to improve this act sets the record straight on the importance of competition in federal contracting. my amendment simply clarifies that nothing in this bill restricts the current public-private competition...
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host: let's go to round rock, texas on our line for independents. caller: thank you for the opportunity to speak. a recently moved back to texas after being away for 40 years. i grew up here. i am a black person and i have in my family about five different cultures and i'm very pleased about that. but i do think that much is racially based. i have been pulled over by police more times than ever. i find the best thing to do is to get involved with the community and get involved with the police department and go in as a volunteer so that there is not a visible threat that is being perceived. it is a problem, it really is. one of the other things i have observed since obama is president is that we have so many people misinformed about health care and what the government is going to do and they get most of their thoughts from fox news or some of these other radical discussion groups that help perpetuate it. host: mark potok, your thoughts? guest: i could not agree more. i think the knitting together of communities one stitch at a time is the kind of dem
host: let's go to round rock, texas on our line for independents. caller: thank you for the opportunity to speak. a recently moved back to texas after being away for 40 years. i grew up here. i am a black person and i have in my family about five different cultures and i'm very pleased about that. but i do think that much is racially based. i have been pulled over by police more times than ever. i find the best thing to do is to get involved with the community and get involved with the police...
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they are doing it right in texas. let's not use this snake oil science stuff that is based on a global warming, that came down -- there was a revelation that some of these scientists were playing political games. a governor who said it was bogus nearly got run out of town by environmentalists, but now we feel a little bit vindicated. we have found out there was some snake oil science involved. the great innovation that will replace conventional resources is not here yet, but it will be someday. until that day, we need our domestic resources to meet our needs. that alternative will be discovered. it will be here, and it will be americans who find it. [applause] we invented the modern oil well. we invented the telephone. we invented the airplane and the personal computer. we put a man on the moon. we invented the internet, unless that was al gore too. but it was american ingenuity that made this country great. we have the resources, now all we need is the political will. in other words, there is nothing stopping us from
they are doing it right in texas. let's not use this snake oil science stuff that is based on a global warming, that came down -- there was a revelation that some of these scientists were playing political games. a governor who said it was bogus nearly got run out of town by environmentalists, but now we feel a little bit vindicated. we have found out there was some snake oil science involved. the great innovation that will replace conventional resources is not here yet, but it will be someday....
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[laughter] look at texas. [applause] that approach in texas is already paying off. can you believe they are home to the world's largest windfarm? the largest producer of wind energy. they are doing it right in texas. [applause] finally, we can create a competitive climate for alternatives that are doable. nine of the snake oil science stuff based on this global warming his stuff that came down where there was a revelation that the scientists were playing some political games. i sued the heads of governor for some bogus listing and almost got run out of town, but now we feel a little bit vindicated because we have seen there was some snake oil science involved. a green energy that will replace conventional resources is not here yet, but it will be someday. until that day, we need domestic resources to meet our needs. when the alternative is discovered it will be here and it will be americans who will find it. [applause] because we invented the modern oil well. we invented the telephone. we invented the airplane. we put a man on the moon. we invented the internet, unl
[laughter] look at texas. [applause] that approach in texas is already paying off. can you believe they are home to the world's largest windfarm? the largest producer of wind energy. they are doing it right in texas. [applause] finally, we can create a competitive climate for alternatives that are doable. nine of the snake oil science stuff based on this global warming his stuff that came down where there was a revelation that the scientists were playing some political games. i sued the heads...
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and rowell, another one of those transfers out of orange, texas. nice approach. nice and high. i like to see that with the open stance. pretty good swing. so, ray, this is exactly the kind of performance so far that bobby pierce was hoping for today. looks like he has all the pitches working to command the change up, command the fastball, able to throw the slider in and out of the strike zone. so, he has his good stuff today. and the 1-2 pitch barely misses. the change up has been affected, but that one was steady wide. they tried to start it off, but maybe the runner will chase out it have pitcher's zone, but a pretty good at bat right there to lay off the pitch. here is the 2-2. the arkansas - little rock has players from oklahoma, 5 from texas, 4 from a, 3 from missouri, 3 from kansas, 2 from illinois, 1 in indiana, nebraska, north dakota, north carolina, tennessee and new york. >> pretty spread out, yes? rowell is looking for his 2nd hit in the series. he had one last night. good speed and wide. last week we saw a 17-pitch at- bat late in the game, and finally keyed an fau
and rowell, another one of those transfers out of orange, texas. nice approach. nice and high. i like to see that with the open stance. pretty good swing. so, ray, this is exactly the kind of performance so far that bobby pierce was hoping for today. looks like he has all the pitches working to command the change up, command the fastball, able to throw the slider in and out of the strike zone. so, he has his good stuff today. and the 1-2 pitch barely misses. the change up has been affected, but...